Beer, a perennial potion

The Oxford Companion to Beer

Perhaps the first photograph of men drinking beer, circa 1844 in Scotland

What do you really know about beer, the third most popular drink in the world (after water and tea)? We all know whether we like it or not, and which brand is our favorite brew, but do you know all there is to know about the drink? Try your luck with our quiz below from facts and figures pulled from The Oxford Companion to Beer!

Garrett Oliver is the Editor-in-chief of the Oxford Companion to Beer, Brewmaster of the Brooklyn Brewery and author of The Brewmaster’s Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food. He has won many awards for his beers, is a frequent judge for international beer competitions, and has made numerous radio and television appearances as a spokesperson for craft brewing. read our previous Oxford Companion to Beer blog posts.